Probability theory and stochastic processes Markov processes Concept
Galton–Watson process
Summary
A Galton–Watson process models a population. Each individual has a random number of children, independently of the others and with one common law. The node Galton–Watson process gives the precise definition.
Remarks
The process comes from the study of the extinction of family names by Francis Galton.
Further reading
- Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galton–Watson_process, lead section
About this page
| Tag | 0G1022YXVQ |
|---|---|
| URI | m2://0G1022YXVQ |
| Aliases | galton-watson-process, bienayme-galton-watson-process, branching-process |
| Kind | concept |
| Writing | W0 stub |
| MSC | 60J80 |
| Specializes | Markov chain |
| Same as |
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